The King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council Environment and Community Panel met on 2 September 2025 to discuss the adoption of a Playing Pitch and Sports Facilities Strategy, and a report on cemeteries. They were also scheduled to review their work programme and forward decisions list.

Here's what was on the agenda:

Playing Pitch and Sports Facilities Strategy

The panel were scheduled to discuss a Cabinet Report regarding the adoption of a Playing Pitch and Sports Facilities Strategy. The purpose of such a strategy is to provide a framework for the development and improvement of playing pitches and sports facilities within the borough. This ensures that resources are allocated effectively and that facilities meet the needs of the community. Playing pitch strategies usually involve assessing the current supply and demand for pitches, identifying any shortfalls or surpluses, and setting out a plan for addressing these issues. This can include improving existing pitches, building new ones, or changing the way that pitches are allocated and managed. A sports facilities strategy is a broader plan that covers all types of sports facilities, including swimming pools, sports halls, and gyms. It usually involves assessing the current supply and demand for these facilities, identifying any gaps or overlaps, and setting out a plan for addressing these issues. This can include building new facilities, improving existing ones, or changing the way that facilities are managed and operated.

Cemeteries

The agenda included a Cabinet Report on cemeteries. The council is responsible for managing and maintaining cemeteries within its jurisdiction. This includes ensuring that they are well-maintained, that burials are carried out in a respectful manner, and that records are properly kept. The report may have covered a range of issues related to the management of cemeteries, such as:

• The availability of burial space
• The condition of existing graves and memorials
• The cost of burial services
• The rules and regulations governing the use of cemeteries
• Any plans for expanding or improving cemetery facilities

Work Programme and Forward Decisions List

The panel was scheduled to review its work programme and forward decisions list. This is a standard item for council committees, ensuring that members are aware of upcoming topics and decisions. The work programme typically outlines the panel's planned activities for the coming months, including the topics it will be examining and the reports it will be considering. The forward decisions list provides a longer-term view of the key decisions that the council expects to make in the future.